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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to McConnell, do all dogs enjoy petting?
(a) No, some dogs do not like to be petted.
(b) No, big dogs do not like to be petted.
(c) Yes, all dogs like to be petted.
(d) Yes, especially big dogs like to be petted.

2. What is one claim owners make about their dog's personality that is erroneous, according to McConnell?
(a) "But he can't be trained!"
(b) "But he acts different in new environments!"
(c) "But he doesn't like treats!"
(d) "But he never acts this way at home!"

3. Why is the phenomenon McConnell discusses regarding death so poorly understood?
(a) Because there are no studies about it.
(b) Because humans can't be objective.
(c) Because pets do not grieve.
(d) Because pets may grieve in different ways.

4. What example does McConnell provide that is an analogous to leaving a pack?
(a) A college student graduating and getting a job.
(b) A child growing up and leaving the family unit.
(c) An elderly person getting sick and entering a nursing home.
(d) A person getting married and having children.

5. According to McConnell, how are dogs like humans when it comes to social hierarchy?
(a) Because a dog can fit into multiple categories.
(b) Because a dog always wants to be in the highest category.
(c) Because a dog always wants to be with other dogs in the same category.
(d) Because a dog stays in its own category.

Short Answer Questions

1. Like dogs, humans are also in tune with what?

2. What does a person who wants to block have to do?

3. According to McConnell, what is the best word to use to encourage a dog's silence?

4. Studies prove that who can tell that a shirt has been worn by a man or woman?

5. What area of a dog's body is considered a form of dominance if petted?

(see the answer key)

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